On September 15, 1825, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the establishment of Ararat, aimed to be the first autonomous Jewish city-state in nearly 1,800 years. Celebrated by a diverse crowd in Buffalo, New York, Mordecai Manuel Noah announced the reestablishment of a Jewish government. Despite a jubilant event, not a single participant responded to his call, leaving the dream of Ararat unfulfilled. Noah's ambitious vision included recognizing Native Americans and acknowledging Jews of color, but his project quickly failed as he ultimately abandoned it when religious leaders rejected his plans.
Mordecai Manuel Noah envisioned Ararat as the first autonomous Jewish city-state in centuries, aiming to revive the Jewish nation under American constitutional protection.
Noah's 1825 ceremony featured a diverse crowd and highlighted his inclusive vision for minorities, extending equal rights to Native Americans and Jews of color.
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